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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On ■Reasons for the Indicator to Come On
Comes on when the 12 volt battery is not being charged.
What to Do When the Indicator Comes On
■
Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge the 12 volt battery.
Manual transmission model This indicator may also come on when the auto idle stop function is activated for a while. Restart the engine.
Auto Idle Stop (Manual Transmission) P. 227
Automatic transmission (CVT) model This indicator may also come on when the IMA battery charge drops below a desired level.The engine starts to recharge the battery.
Auto Idle Stop (CVT) P. 224
The indicator goes off when the battery is being charged normally. This indicator may blink after starting when the outside temperature is below -20°F (-30°C). It will stop blinking after the IMA battery warms up.
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Index
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Index
continued
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..........................221
Accessories and Modifications
........................235
Accessory Power Socket
.......................................127
Active Head Restraints
..........................................12 2
Adding
...............................................................................249
Engine Coolant ..........................................................
252
Engine Oil .....................................................................
249
Window Washer .......................................................
257
Additives, Engine Oil
..............................................247
Adjusting
.........................................................................117
Headlights ....................................................................
258
Mirrors ...........................................................................
11 8
Seats ................................................................................
119
Steering Wheel ..........................................................
117
Temperature (Climate Control) ........................
131
Airbags
.................................................................................41
Advanced Airbags ......................................................
47
After a Collision ..........................................................
45
Airbag Care ....................................................................
55
Event Data Recorder .................................................
26
Front Airbags (SRS) ...................................................
44
Indicator .............................................................
52,71,74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .........................
53
Sensors ..............................................................................
41
Side Airbag ....................................................................
48
Side Airbag Cutoff System ...................................
50
Side Airbag Off Indicator ......................................
50
Side Curtain Airbag ...................................................
51Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System)
..................................131
Changing the Mode ...............................................
131
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .
132
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................................
280
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ...........................
131
Sensors ...........................................................................
133
Using Automatic Climate Control ..................
131
Air Pressure
..........................................................270 , 313
Ambient Meter
..........................................................8 ,14
AM/FM Audio
....................................................14 3 ,15 4
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
..........................221
Indicator ...........................................................................
70
ASST (Electric Motor Assist) Indicator
.........82
Auto Door Lock /Unlock
........................................103
Automatic Lighting
..................................................111
Audio System
...............................................................13 6
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................................
13 9
Error Messages ..........................................................
167
General Information ...............................................
170
MP3/ WMA /AAC ............................................
14 9 ,16 5
Recommended Devices ........................................
17 2
Recommended Discs ..............................................
170
Remote Controls ......................................................
169
Security Code .............................................................
14 0
Theft Protection ........................................................
14 0
USB Adapter Cable .................................................
13 8
USB Flash Memory Devices ................................
137
Audio with Navigation System
.......................151
Audio without Navigation System
..............141
Authorized Manual .................................................319
Auto Idle Stop
....................................................224,227
Automatic Transmission (CV T) .........................
224
Manual Transmission .............................................
227
Auto Idle Stop Indicator
.........................................76
Automatic Transmission (CV T)
........................201
Creep Aid System ....................................................
19 9
Creeping .......................................................................
201
Fluid .................................................................................
254
Kickdown .....................................................................
201
Operating the Shift Lever .............................
20,202
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ............................
204
Shifting ..........................................................................
202
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...............................
296
Auxiliary Input Jack
.................................................13 9
Average Fuel Economy
...........................................87
Average Fuel Economy Records
.......................87
Average Speed
..............................................................87
B
Battery...............................................................................278
Charging System Indicator .........................
69,300
Jump Starting ............................................................
294
Maintenance (Checking the 12 volt Battery) .......................
278
Replacing ......................................................................
279
Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG) Indicator .......................................................................
82
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324
Index
Index C to D
Belts (Seat)
.......................................................................34
Beverage Holders
......................................................126
Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
.............................17 3
Booster Seats
..................................................................63
Brake System
................................................................219
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...........................
221
Brake Assist System ................................................
222
Fluid .................................................................................
256
Foot Brake ....................................................................
220
Indicator ................................................................
68,302
Parking Brake .............................................................
219
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel)
.....115
Bulb Replacement
....................................................258
Back-Up, Turn Signal and Rear Side Marker Lights ............................................................................
263
Brake/ Taillights ..........................................................
264
Fog Lights .....................................................................
260
Front Turn/Parking/Side Marker Lights ........
262
Headlights ....................................................................
258
High-Mount Brake Light .....................................
265
License Plate ...............................................................
265
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights ............................................................................
262
Bulb Specifications
...................................................312
C
Carbon Monoxide Hazard ....................................64
Carrying Cargo
..................................................192,19 4
Certification Label
...................................................314
CD Player
...............................................................14 5 ,15 6
Changing Bulbs
...........................................................258
Charging System Indicator
.........................69,300
Child Safety
.....................................................................56
Child Seat
..........................................................................56
Booster Seats ...............................................................
63
Child Seat for Infants ...............................................
58
Child Seat for Small Children ...............................
59
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .......................................................................
60
Larger Children ...........................................................
62
Rear Facing Child Seat ............................................
58
Selecting a Child Seat ..............................................
59
Using Tether ...................................................................
61
CHRG (Battery Charge in Progress) Indicator
..........................................................................82
Cleaning the Exterior
.............................................283
Cleaning the Interior
..............................................281
Climate Control System
........................................131
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .
132
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................................
280
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ...........................
131
Sensors ...........................................................................
133
Using Automatic Climate Control Changing ..................................................................
131
Clock .....................................................................................98
Clutch Fluid
....................................................................256
Compact Spare Tire
........................................2 8 7, 3 13
Controls
...............................................................................97
Coolant (Engine)
........................................................252
Adding to the Radiator .........................................
253
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..............................
252
Overheating ................................................................
297
Temperature Indicators ....................................
73,74
Creeping (Automatic Transmission– CV T)
...................201
Cruise Control
..............................................................2 11
Indicator ...........................................................................
76
Cup Holder
.....................................................................126
Customer Service Information
........................320
Customized Features
................................................90
D
Daytime Running Lights ......................................112
Dead Battery
...............................................................294
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
.......................................................................132
Detachable Towing Hook
..................................309
Dimming Headlights ....................................................................
11 0
Dipstick (Engine Oil)
...............................................24 8
Directional Signals (Turn Signals)
.................11 0
Door Mirrors
.................................................................11 8
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328
Index
Index M to N
L Mode
..............................................................................206
Load Limits
.....................................................................19 4
Locking/Unlocking
....................................................99
Auto Door Lock /Unlock .......................................
103
From Inside ..................................................................
102
From Outside ..............................................................
10 0
Keys ...................................................................................
99
Using a Key ..................................................................
101
Lockout Prevention System
...............................101
Low Battery Charge (12 volt)
..........................300
Low Fuel Indicator
.......................................................70
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
.........................68,299
Low Temperature Indicator
.................................74
Lubricant Specifications Chart
........................313
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)
...................19 4
M
M (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) Indicator
........................................................................203
Maintenance
.................................................................237
Battery ............................................................................
278
Brake/Clutch Fluid ....................................................
256
Cleaning ........................................................................
281
Climate Control .........................................................
280
Coolant ..........................................................................
252
Maintenance Minder ™
.......................................... 241
Oil ....................................................................................
24 8
Precautions ..................................................................
238
Radiator .........................................................................
253
Remote Transmitter ................................................
279
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................................
258
Safety ..............................................................................
239
Schedule .......................................................................
241
Service Items ...............................................................
243
Tires .................................................................................
269
Transmission Fluid ....................................................
254
Under the Hood .......................................................
245
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.....................69,301
Manual Transmission
..............................................207
Map Lights
......................................................................12 3
Maximum Load Limit
.............................................19 4
Meters, Gauges
.............................................................81
Mirrors ...............................................................................11 8
Adjusting ......................................................................
11 8
Door ................................................................................
11 8
Exterior ..........................................................................
11 8
Interior Rearview ....................................................
11 8
Modifications (and Accessories)
....................235
MP3
................................................14 5 ,14 9 ,15 6 ,15 8 ,16 5
Multi-Information Display
...................................83
N
Normal Mode Button ........................................7, 21 0
Normal Mode Indicator
.........................................77
Numbers (Identification)
.....................................314
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